2 med. carrots, scrapped & cut into thin strips 1 c. broccoli flowerets 1/2 c. English peas 1 sm. red pepper, cut into thin strips 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 lb. fresh asparagus spear tops 2 med. zucchini, sliced diag. into 1/4" slices 4 ripe Italian style tomatoes, chopped 1 (12 oz.) pkg. pasta 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 c. fresh parsley 1/4 c. olive oil 2-3 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. white pepper Cook carrots in small amount of boiling water 1 minute. Add broccoli and peas; cook 2 minutes. Drain and set aside. Saute peppers in 3 tablespoons oil for 1 minute. Add asparagus tips and zucchini and saute 2 minutes or until vegetables are crisp tender. Remove from heat; add reserved carrot mixture and tomato. Set aside. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Place in a serving dish. Add vegetable mixture, Parmesan cheese and remaining ingredients. Toss gently. Yield 8-10 servings. |